Ipswich magistrate's rebuke over court appearance

By Chris Owen

Updated19 November 2015 - 09:35amfirst published at 09:22am

A woman has been told off by a magistrate for coming to court "dressed like she was going to the gym".

Ipswich Magistrate Stuart Shearer criticised 20-year-old Breanna Daphney Potter, who pleaded guilty to driving on a suspended licence and to failing to dispose of a syringe, when she showed up in court dressed in a Nike singlet and women's running shorts.

Breanna Daphney Potter outside Ipswich Magistrates Court.

Photo: The Queensland Times

"Do you think it's appropriate to come to court dressed as if you are going to the gym?" he asked Potter.

"This is a formal proceeding and you are expected to dress appropriately."

Potter was convicted and fined $800. Her licence was also disqualified for a month.